* Exported from MasterCook * ZR FRIJOLES (MEXICAN BEANS) Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetables Main dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 c Dry Pinto Beans 1 x Water To More Than Cover 1/2 lb Meat * 1 ea Large Onion Chopped 1 ea Clove Garlic 1 T Red Chili Powder 1/4 t Ground Cumin 1/2 t Oregano * Meats should include only one of the following: Saltpork, Ham Hock, or diced bacon. ~------------------------------------------------------------------------- Add salt to taste if other than Salt Pork is uxed. Soak beans in water overnight. Add salt pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano; simmer on low heat at least 4 hours or water is absorbed and mixture is thick. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -